Clock - Alabaster, Spelter - 1850-1900
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French mantel clock from the Napoleonic era, made in alabaster and régule, with a mechanical eight-day movement, striking on a gong every half hour, in good used condition with minor aging marks, standing 30 cm high, 27 cm wide and 7.5 cm deep, weighing 2.2 kg and supplied with a winding key.
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French Napoleon III mantel clock – Gallant couple – Alabaster and regule – Functional
Elegant French mantel clock from the late 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoleon III style, resting on a white alabaster base and adorned with a romantic scene depicting a gallant couple in XVIII-century dress.
The cylindrical case is richly decorated with Rocaille motifs and crowned by an elegant openwork pediment. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is set in a fine beaded border. The whole presents a striking decorative presence and a typically French charm.
The clock is equipped with a French mechanical movement striking on a bell, supplied with its pendulum and a winding key.
Condition
Functional.
Dial enamel in good overall condition.
Marble without major cracks visible.
Wear, rubbing and light oxidations consistent with age.
Gold plating showing some traces of time.
Old repair on the upper openwork ornament.
Some marks and soiling from use on the movement.
See the photos; they are an integral part of the description.
Era
1400-1900
Material
French Napoleon III mantel clock – Gallant couple – Alabaster and regule – Functional
Elegant French mantel clock from the late 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoleon III style, resting on a white alabaster base and adorned with a romantic scene depicting a gallant couple in XVIII-century dress.
The cylindrical case is richly decorated with Rocaille motifs and crowned by an elegant openwork pediment. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is set in a fine beaded border. The whole presents a striking decorative presence and a typically French charm.
The clock is equipped with a French mechanical movement striking on a bell, supplied with its pendulum and a winding key.
Condition
Functional.
Dial enamel in good overall condition.
Marble without major cracks visible.
Wear, rubbing and light oxidations consistent with age.
Gold plating showing some traces of time.
Old repair on the upper openwork ornament.
Some marks and soiling from use on the movement.
See the photos; they are an integral part of the description.
Era
1400-1900
Material
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Alabaster, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2.2 kg
Winding key
Yes
